Our Projects and Campaigns

Habitat Construction and Restoration 
The dams built along the Chattahoochee River have done immense damage to the ecosystem. By removing the dams no longer serving a purpose to the community, we are able to restore sections of the river to a state that closely resembles pre-dam habitat. These restored sections may be small (3-10 miles) but are immensely valuable in the fight to restore the Chattahoochee River. In impounded areas where dam removal is not an option, we partner with the Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Power, and the US Army Corps of Engineers to improve the habitat within the reservoirs and reduce the impacts of invasive species. 
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Water Quality Monitoring
During the Summer Season, we collect water quality data at 24 popular swimming, rafting, and boating locations in the Middle and Lower Chattahoochee Watershed and send it directly to your phone via the Swim Guide App. The Data is also available on the Swim Guide Website. 

Native Aquatic Species
​The Shoal Bass is a highly sought-after sport fish endemic to the ACF Basin. In many areas of the Chattahoochee, the Shoal Bass populations are in steep decline. By removing dams and restoring aquatic connectivity, we are restoring the necessary habitat for these fish to thrive once again.
The Shoal Spider Lily is a beautiful flowering plant that once crowded the rocks of the Fall-Line area of the Chattahoochee River. Habitat changes due to dams extirpated the Shoal Lily but the plants are being restored following the removal of Eagle Phenix and City Mills Dams in Columbus. 

Community Education
Hosting a Podcast gives us the ability to reach everyone with a computer or a smart phone! We have directed all of our education efforts into the production of the Chattahoochee River Conservancy Podcast so our message has the greatest reach.  You can find the podcast on iTunes or Podbean. 

Our Process

We provide real, tangible solutions to problems affecting the Chattahoochee River and tributaries. Our solutions are based on local involvement and are funded by dollars raised right here, in our community. 

Identification

Issues involving water quality, habitat, native fish and plants, and public access to the Chattahoochee River catch our attention. 

Fundraising

Solving issues affecting the Chattahoochee requires money. Our funds come from memberships, donations, and grants from local foundations. 

Feet in the Water

We are hardworking river people and our projects are true "feet in the water" initiatives. You'll see us, throughout the year, in the river making progress.